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CX18 ZYG

2018 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,370 mi
Last recorded59,370 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX18 ZYG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 59,370 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 59,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 57,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s rear tyre outer sidewalls are heavily cracked, but unable to view cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 57,957 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s rear tyre outer sidewalls are heavily cracked, but unable to view cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2024 52,387 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 52,387 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 42,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2022 34,188 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 28,075 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 May 2021 28,075 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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CX18 ZYG is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2018 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 26,793 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CX18 ZYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 8 years old, this Mazda 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CX18 ZYG registered?

CX18 ZYG is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 May 2018.

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